Today’s episode covers the 50+1 Rule, which is the basis of club ownership in Germany’s Bundesliga. While most clubs around the world have a single owner in the form of eccentric billionaires, Saudi Royalty, or massive corporations, there are examples of clubs that are partially or majority owned by the public. Today we will talk about clubs that are fan-owned or influenced by prominent supporter’s trusts.

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SHOW NOTE LINKS/REFERENCES

• Explaining the Bundesliga's 50+1 rule (Bundesliga)
• The evolution of RB Leipzig into a German heavyweight (World Soccer Talk)
• About the 50+1 Rule (Wikipedia)
• Are Barcelona fan-owned? (Goal)
• Luton Town Supporters' Trust (LTST)
• The biggest fan-owned football clubs in the world (90 Min)

INTERESTING NEWS STORIES

• Anthony Hudson to remain USMNT coach through 2023 Gold Cup (MLS Soccer)
• England star Rachel Daly named Women's Super League Player of the Season (Goal)
• Dortmund one win away from capturing Bundesliga
• Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: Hosts secure Champions League place with thumping win (BBC)
• Arsenal Man U and Newcastle all return to the Champions league. Liverpool doomed for kazakhstan. (Mo Salah post)
• Ivan Toney ban details. Bets included on Brentford to lose matches while he was on loan, bets on himself to score. Bets on brentford to win while he was on the team. Admits he has a gambling addiction. (The Athletic)

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